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Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) vs JBL TOUR ONE M3 SMART TX

What QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) does better (0) and where TOUR ONE M3 SMART TX wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen)
7.5Score
0 advantages≈ $330
vs
JBL TOUR ONE M3 SMART TX
7.9Score
4 advantages≈ $270
Higher score
9.2Noise control & calls6.7
4.9Battery7.6

Why is QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) better than TOUR ONE M3 SMART TX?

QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TOUR ONE M3 SMART TX better than QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen)?

  1. Battery life30 h vs 70 h2.3×
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen): Yes
  3. LDACNo · QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen): Yes
  4. Charging time3 h vs 2 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency—10 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Impedance—18 Ω
Sensitivity—122 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYesYes
Head tracking—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—8
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life30 h70 h
Battery life with ANC—40 h
Battery capacity850 mAh—
Charging time3 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 2,5 h5 min → 1 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight—278 g
Foldable—Yes
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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